HOW WE CAN HELP

Being a member of the Buffalo Model Boat Club gives you
the opportunity to meet other modelers who can help you get
involved in the hobby and to share in the group activities
available to the active model boat builder. Our group
activities are many. In the summer there are International
Sail Regattas that permit us to compete with modelers from
all over the U.S. and Canada. These regattas are sometimes
held at special locations such as theme parks or yacht
clubs. Other activities include scale regattas, fast
electric races, and shows for worthy causes. Then there are
always the regular weekly activities at our pond in Amherst
NY, Muir Lake.

BUILDING A MODEL

The building of a model can be approached in either of two ways.
The purchase of a kit is the most basic. Most kits will include all
the necessary parts, material and instructions on how to proceed to
assemble and finish your model. The more complex way is to purchase a
set of plans and obtain the building materials yourself. This
requires some knowledge of what is required in the construction of a
model boat. This approach can be very challenging, rewarding and very
time consuming. It makes sense to tread slowly and gain some
experience by first starting with a kit. These kits are available at
most hobby shops.